Hat Trick Ball Hockey League
Coed Orleans - Sunday
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* KIDS: New season has started, all ages and skills welcome! Contact [email protected] for more info.
* ROAD TRIP: HTBHL is going to Montreal to see the Sens vs Habs on Tuesday March 18th. Contact [email protected] for more info.
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* SENS & 67’s – To save money on tickets contact [email protected] for SENS and [email protected] for 67’s
* WANT MORE HOCKEY? - We are looking to start a PICK-UP game on Saturday's (9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m) out of Alta Vista. Please contact us if interested.
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WEEKLY UPDATE
It’s Super Bowl weekend, but before you get distracted by snacks and commercials, let’s talk hockey! Week 4 of the coed league has 5 games on the schedule—just enough to burn some calories before the big game (or at least pretend to). There are 4 Division A matchups and 1 Draft League game. Looks like we’re in for a fun-filled weekend of hockey with some not-so-subtle rivalries. Time to lace up, hit the floor, and maybe work off some of those chips you’re planning to eat!
Game Recaps-
LParl vs. OiS -Where pre-game chatter was all about Super Bowl bets and who’s taking Swiftie wagers (a game within the game). It was Game 1 of the day, and, well, the action got off to a slow start—almost as slow as waiting for the halftime show. LParl scored first, OiS responded right after like, “Hold my drink,” and then the goalies turned into brick walls for 10 minutes, denying all attempts.But LParl found their groove and slammed in 3 goals in under 3 minutes! OiS wasn’t having any of that and cut the lead to 2 with just over 3 minutes left—nice one-timer, by the way. Then OiS took a penalty late in the half. LParl fell asleep on the power play, and OiS pounced with a beautiful shorthanded goal. But wait—surprise! OiS added another one with 1 second on the clock to tie it up, leaving everyone thinking, "Is this a hockey game or a thriller?"Second half begins, and LParl pulls ahead 5-4. OiS' goalie turned into a superhero with some massive saves to keep them in it. Things got chippy—mostly perimeter shots—like they were both playing avoid-the-middle. Then, LParl takes a penalty. OiS pulls their goalie for… reasons? LParl takes advantage and scores into the empty net after a heroic block. OiS wasn’t done, though—they hit 4 posts in the final minutes, trying to make things interesting. But in the end, LParl sealed the deal with another empty-net goal for the 7-4 win. What a wild ride!
LS vs. G&G: The good news? One of these teams was about to get their first win of the season—because, let’s face it, both were 0-3 heading into this one, and someone had to come out on top (right?). The game started slow on the scoreboard but fast on the floor, with both teams zooming around like they were late for dinner. G&G opened the scoring 6 minutes in, but LS wasn’t having it, scoring just 2 minutes later to tie it up. Then, LS took a 2-1 lead, and with 2 minutes left in the first, they made it 3-1. G&G wasn’t ready to go down without a fight, scoring with 45 seconds left to make it 3-2. The second half kicked off, and LS quickly regained a two-goal lead. Just 3 minutes later, it was 5-2 LS. G&G came roaring back with two quick goals, cutting the lead to 5-4. The next 6 minutes? An absolute goalie showdown with no one scoring. With 5 minutes left, LS made it 6-4. G&G pulled their goalie for the final push, but LS sealed the deal with an empty-netter, finishing the game 7-4. One team finally got that first win—and the other... well, they'll just have to wait until next week to try and get into the win column
AT vs. RE: The clash of the titans in Game 3. It was a high-speed, high-skill first half—RE struck first, then doubled up with a 2-0 lead. But AT wasn’t having any of that and sniped a top-corner beauty to make it 2-1. Then, just when you thought RE was done playing fair, they got a lucky long shot that took everyone by surprise and made it 3-1 at the 11-minute mark. RE took a penalty, but somehow still kept AT from scoring for the rest of the half.Second half? AT started on the power play, and boom, 10 seconds in they scored off a perfect one-timer. Now the intensity was next level—every inch of ice was a battle. AT tied it up 3-3 with a hard low shot, and from there, it was like watching overtime before overtime even started. The final 5 minutes? Basically a "next goal wins" situation. The buzzer went, still tied 3-3, and off to the shootout we went.Round 1 and 2—nothing. No goals. Just goalie magic. Then came the final shooter. RE pulled the ultimate "we’re going to let our goalie do it" defense move. AT sent in Dave McClosky, who went full “Forsberg,” scored, and sealed the 4-3 win. AT remains undefeated after a highly entertaining, nerve-wracking, and almost too close for comfort game.
PaF vs. ShSt: So, half of the PaF team was living it up in Jamaica, but no worries—they had some very capable replacements who decided to make this game look like a practice drill. ShSt showed up with effort, but it felt like they were still waiting for their coffee to kick in. PaF opened with the first 2 goals, and ShSt managed to cut it to 1—but from there, PaF went into beast mode. Their speed and passing kept ShSt in permanent chase mode, like they were trying to catch a speeding car on a tricycle. PaF pumped in 6 more goals, and just like that, the game was a blowout. ShSt tried to rally in the second half, but it was like they were reading from different playbooks—nothing clicked. PaF took the win in a dominant 8-1 fashion. Maybe the Jamaica vacationers should stay away more often if this is the kind of performance they inspire!
BKDQ vs. PP: The last game of the day, with everyone racing to catch the Super Bowl—because who doesn't want to squeeze in a game before the big game? PP was desperate to get their first win in the draft league, but BKDQ came ready to play. They were down one lady player, but trust me, she had a game—and BKDQ opened the scoring just 2 minutes in.Then, for the next 8 minutes, it was a goalie showdown—basically like watching two brick walls go head-to-head, but finally, BKDQ broke through with 2 goals in a minute to make it 3-0. PP wasn’t going down without a fight though, answering with 2 quick goals to make it 3-2. But BKDQ wasn’t having it and hit back with 2 more before the half. In the second half, it was a goal-for-goal exchange, but BKDQ never let PP get within a goal. They kept their foot on the gas, and with a late empty-netter, sealed the 7-4 win. BKDQ showed they were as relentless as someone trying to catch the Super Bowl kickoff, leaving PP still searching for their first victory.
*** Players of the Night ***
M- Gabriel Grimard (3G/2A)
F- Johanne Pyzevas (2G/1A- GWG)
G- Dylan Cundell and Nick Auger (3 G on 31 shots)